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"One of the things that makes me so excited about this image [from the Spitzer Space Telescope] is how different it is from the visible image, and how much more we can see," says researcher Luisa Rebull.

The Glory spacecraft and its Taurus XL launch vehicle is set to lift off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California 5:09 a.m. EST on Feb. 23. It will study the role tiny particles known as aerosols play in the planet's weather.

The Stardust-NExT spacecraft is beaming photos back to Earth from its encounter with Comet Tempel 1. Preliminary data indicate the spacecraft passed about 112 miles from the comet before midnight EST on Feb. 14.

New research sheds light on how microorganisms are able to 'hibernate' for long periods of time. This unique ability of microorganisms affects entire ecosystems on Earth, and could have implications for the transport of organisms between planets.

Researchers have reached a milestone depth of 3,331 meters while drilling in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide. Drilling into the ice will allow scientists to investigate 100,000 years of Earth climate history.

"Floods, droughts, hurricanes and other natural events are to be expected. They are part of the history of every country. Each is unique and, at some level, can be anticipated. Better urban, suburban and agricultural planning will make them less punishing."
- Bill Patzert